Awards & Accolades

J. MCCLELLAND CELLARS 50 Harvests The Lost Chapters

J. MCCLELLAND CELLARS

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

92 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine (reviewed by Anthony Dias Blue – July/August Issue)

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (Best of Year 2022 Issue)

92 Points, James Suckling Review (September 2022)

Quince and cumin on top of the blackberries and chili chocolate on the nose. This is juicy and sweet-fruited on the medium-to full-bodied palate, with a tight coating of tannins. Drink now.

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

Best of Class of Appellation, 96 points, Gold Medal, 2022 California State Fair Wine Competition

92 Points, James Suckling November 2021

A fruity nose of blackcurrants, cherries, raspberries, and fresh herbs. Medium body with polished tannins. Round, creamy and fruity with a supple finish. Drink now or hold.

 

Chardonnay Oak Knoll District Napa Valley 2020

Double Gold, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

91 Points, James Suckling Review (Sept 2022)

Fresh and clean on the nose, showing green star fruit, lemon curd and green apples. Nicely textured, medium-to full-bodied palate and a subtle, mineral undertone in the finish. Pithy and dry. Drink now.

88 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2023 Online)

 

Chardonnay Oak Knoll District Napa Valley 2019

92 Points, (November 2022) Wine Enthusiast

91 Points, Silver Medal, 2022 California State Fair Wine Competition

84 Points, Silver Medal, OC Wine Society 2022 Wine Competition

91 Points, James Suckling Review

Ripe and fruit-driven nose of pineapples, mangoes, baked apples, custard and vanilla. It’s full-bodied with a rich, buttery palate. Round and forward. Drink now

 

Merlot, Napa Valley 2019

91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (April 2023)

91 Points, James Suckling Review (Sept 2022)

Aromas of crushed herbs, plums and red and black cherries. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy and fresh, with some cool fruit at the finish. Tasty. Drink now

 

Merlot Yountville, Napa Valley 2018

92 Points, The Tasting Panel Magazine (April/May Issue- Blue’s Reviews)

92 Points, February 2021 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle

Smooth and bright with firm acidity, a measure of Cabernet Franc was added for spice and complexity, mellow and juicy with tangy plum fruit and fine balance, long and delicious.” (Anthony Dias Blue)

90 Points, James Suckling Review

A pretty nose of fresh cherries, fresh blueberries, fresh herbs, roses, lavender, and sweet spices. Full body with silky tannins. Creamy and fruity. Drink or hold.


50 Harvests

 

Meritage Blanc Napa Valley 2019 (not released)

92 Points, James Suckling Review

Sliced apples, honeysuckle, pears, hazelnuts, praline and lemon rind on the nose. It’s full- bodied with bright acidity and a layered, nutty and textured palate. Delicious finish. Drink now or hold.

 

Meritage Blanc Napa Valley 2017

90 Points, Gold Medal, 2019 Los Angeles International Wine Competition

91 Points, 4 Stars, BevX Review by Sean Ludford

“Brilliant, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and passion fruit with supporting notes of spring flowers, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruits, lemon grass, and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet luscious texture. Made with a blend of Semillon 52% and Sauvignon Blanc 48%. We love well-done Semillon forward wine.”

Silver Medal, 2020 Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition

Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

 

Meritage Red Napa Valley 2018 (not released)

90 Points, James Suckling Review (Sept 2022)

Baked cherries, olives, iodine and dried herbs on the nose. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with some tight tannins to the red cherries and plums. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 12.5% cabernet franc and 12.5% petit verdot. Drink now.

 

Meritage Red Napa Valley 2016

95 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine (reviewed by Anthony Dias Blue – July/August Issue)

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast (April Issue)

Gold Medal, 2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition

 

Meritage Red Napa Valley 2015

91 Points, Silver Medal 2022 California State Fair Wine Competition Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

95 Points, Gold Medal, 2019 Los Angeles International Wine Competition

93 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine (September/October Issue)

93 Points, Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle

“Lush and earthy nose, dark garnet color; rich, ripe and spicy with lush fruit; sweet plum and berry, soft and smooth, seamless blend with hard edges, rich, balanced and long.”

92 Points, JamesSuckling.com February 2020

 



The Lost Chapters

 

Cabernet Franc Sonoma Valley 2019

Silver Medal, 2023 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

 

Cabernet Franc Sonoma Valley 2018

92 Points, ADB, Blue Lifestyle

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Coast 2018

92 Points, ADB, Blue Lifestyle

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017

91 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine (April/May 2021 Issue)

With 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, the team of Mitch Cosentino and Paul Scotto have formulated a denseand chewy red with black pepper, mocha, orange peel, and sweet plum accents.

With a dreamy., plush pillow mouthfeel, thanks to a licorice coating, the wine also has a notable savory side. Meridith May

Double Gold, 2020 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

 

Merlot Napa Valley 2017

85 Points, Wine Enthusiast (Jan 2021 Online)

 

Merlot Rosé 2019

91 Points, Sept/Oct Issue 2020- Tasting Panel Magazine

91 Points, July 2020 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle

Dry and tangy with bright pink color; slight hint of green herbs, racy and fresh with crisp acidity and a long finish.”

 

Petit Verdot 2014

92 Points, July 2020 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle

Spicy, earthy nose, deep garnet color, smooth, dense and toasty with rich herbal notes and rich plum and blackberry fruit; deep and long.”

86 Points, 2019 Wine Enthusiast

 

Petite Sirah Napa County 2017

Gold Medal, Best of Class 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

 

Pinot Noir Napa Valley 2018

90 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine (April 2021 Issue)

 

Pinot Noir Carneros 2017

91 Points, Sept/Oct Issue 2020- Tasting Panel Magazine

91 Points, July 2020 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle

“Silky-textured and earthy with depth and layers of flavors; juicy, dense and balanced, smooth and long, a lovely food wine.”

Gold Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Gold Medal, 2020 Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition

 

Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Gold Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition